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American Schools / State detail

Rhode Island

Rhode Island spent $21,010 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #8 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$21,010
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#8/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
12.9:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
137,163
$2,881,783,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
14%
State
41%
Local
44%
Biggest districts in Rhode Island
  1. Providence 20,725 $24,733
  2. Cranston 10,225 $18,884
  3. Pawtucket 8,056 $19,041
  4. Warwick 8,005 $23,182
  5. Woonsocket 5,690 $19,754
  6. East Providence 5,272 $19,096

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.